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Where Does it Grow?

Non-Native

Parrot’s-feather is a native of South America and was probably brought to the U.S. for the aquarium industry.

Parrot’s-feather can be found in ponds, ditches, streams, and on seepage slopes.

Pros and Cons of Parrot’s-feather

This plant is not native to North America, but has naturalized in much of the United States. While it is not illegal to possess this plant in Texas, it should not be introduced into new water bodies and should be treated with herbicide when present.